David Alexander Snow, 70, already serving a life sentence for the 1992 murders of an Ontario couple, has been charged with first-degree murder in the 1991 cold case death of Angelien Quesnelle. Quesnelle's body was found near Apsley, Ontario, in November 1991, after she was reported missing from Peterborough in October 1991. The charge comes 34 years after her death, providing long-awaited answers for her family.
Man convicted of killing Ontario couple in 1992 now charged in cold case murder, police say
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️David Alexander Snow, 70, already serving a life sentence for the 1992 murders of an Ontario couple, has been charged with first-degree murder in the 1991 cold case death of Angelien Quesnelle. Quesnelle's body was found near Apsley, Ontario, in November 1991, after she was reported missing from Peterborough in October 1991. The charge comes 34 years after her death, providing long-awaited answers for her family.
- 1 October 1991: Angelien Quesnelle reported missing after being last seen in Peterborough, Ont.
- 2 November 15, 1991: Hunter discovers Angelien Quesnelle's body near Apsley, Ont.; death deemed a homicide.
- 3 1992: Ian and Nancy Blackburn murdered in Toronto.
- 4 Last week: Ontario Provincial Police charge David Alexander Snow with first-degree murder in Quesnelle's death.
- 5 Monday: Police confirm the charge and provide details.
- Charge laid in 34-year-old cold case murder
- Potential for justice for Angelien Quesnelle's family
What: David Alexander Snow, a man previously convicted of a 1992 double murder, has been charged with first-degree murder in the 1991 cold case death of Angelien Quesnelle.
When: Last week (Snow charged), Monday (police confirmed details), October 1991 (Quesnelle reported missing), November 15, 1991 (Quesnelle's body found), 1992 (Blackburn murders).
Where: Near Apsley, Ontario (where body was found); Peterborough, Ontario (where Quesnelle was last seen); Toronto, Ontario (where Blackburn couple was from), Canada.
Why: Continued investigation by Ontario Provincial Police led to new evidence or connections, allowing them to charge Snow after 34 years.
How: Police investigation over the years, leading to the charge against a suspect already serving a life sentence for other murders.